Kentish Snail

Monacha cantiana

TQ4793 07/05/2020 ©Raymond Small 

A species often found on hedgerows throughout the year. The mottled-white greyish-brown shell (up to 16mm) often has a light spiral band around its circumference. The snail's body is light brown with a darker skirting. The tentacles are darker than the body. Younger snails of this species have hairy shells; the hairs usually get rubbed off over the course of time. Very common in Essex despite the name.

Do you know? A snail can crawl over sharp razor blades without getting cut because of the protective slimy mucus.

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